My Rebirth Begins With Rejecting Him

Sophia POV

My mother must have heard the sound of my voice because immediately she came into the living room, her eyes wide with surprise.

“Sophia!” she called out gently, coming towards me with outstretched arms. “Oh darling, it’s so good to see you. What a pleasant surprise? You should have told us you were coming? How about Alpha Darren,” her gaze flitted to the doorway. “Didn’t he come with you?” she asked.

“He’s on a trip – pack business,” My father supplied before I could reply.

I hugged my mother, pressing into her warmth, as my eyes misted with tears. My heart was so heavy.

In my previous life, I had been so preoccupied with pack duties, my role as Luna, and managing the family that I barely visited my parents. I only went to my pack a few times a year, and each time, I felt more distant from them. But now, I saw things clearly. They were the ones who loved me unconditionally, and I had taken that for granted.

“Are you alright dear?” My mother asked pulling away to stare at me with concern on her face.

“Yes!” nodded with a small smile. “I’m just tired.”

“How about I fix you a warm bath and prepare your room for you. You’ll feel better afterwards, I promise.”

“Thank you, mom!” I smiled at her watching as she hurried upstairs.

In the afternoon, Darren called me several times, but I ignored every one of his calls. I didn’t need to hear his excuses, his manipulative words, or the promises I knew he would never keep. It was time to reclaim my life.

Just as we were getting ready for bed, the doorbell rang.

We weren't expecting anyone, but when my father opened the door, there stood Darren, a confident smile on his face.

“Alpha Darren?” my father said, looking surprised. “Sophia said you were on a trip to a neighbouring pack."

Darren froze for a moment, clearly caught off guard. Then, with a forced smile, he quickly recovered. “I came back early,” he explained. “I thought I’d come by to visit.”

My father smiled warmly, not suspecting anything. “Please come in Alpha...”

Darren came in his gaze flitting to where I was.

My parents, still unaware of the tension between us, welcomed him in without hesitation. My mother even bustled into the room. “Have you eaten Alpha Darren? . I can heat some food for you," she called out cheerfully.

Darren was just about to reply her when I stood up abruptly, grabbing my bag. I could feel his eyes on me, but I didn’t care.

“Dad, Mom, I’m going back to the Packhouse now,” I said, slipping on my shoes.

My father blinked, confused. “What? But Alpha Darren just got here. How about you wait until he's done eating?"

I shook my head. “No, it’s fine. I’ll go back alone.”

I didn’t wait for their response as I walked out the door. I had only made it a few steps down the path when I heard hurried footsteps behind me. Darren was chasing after me.

“Sophia!” His voice was filled with anger as he blocked my path.

"Aren't you tired of acting unreasonable?"

I raised an eyebrow at his audacity. “Unreasonable?” I replied coldly. “Do you really think I’m being unreasonable?”

Darren’s brow furrowed, and his eyes darkened with frustration but I wasn’t intimidated by him anymore. “What’s gotten into you?” he demanded. “You used to be so reasonable, so understanding. You always agreed with me. Now you’re just... rude and irrational.”

I met his gaze evenly, my voice as calm as the moonlit forest around us. “It’s not that something’s gotten into me, Darren,” I said. “It’s just that I’ve finally figured things out.”

He flinched at my words, but I pressed on.

“I used to be a fool,” I continued, “I only thought about our bond, about you and our pack. I never thought about myself. I believed you were caring for Tania out of sympathy and kindness. I thought maybe you were doing it because of your sense of duty to her as an old friend.” I let out a bitter laugh. “I was so naive.”

Darren’s face hardened, his hands clenching into fists at his sides. He was trying to maintain control, but I could see the cracks forming in his composure.

“In reality,” I said, my voice cutting through the night air like a sharp blade, “you’ve always loved her. It’s never changed. I was never your mate in your heart—I was a replacement. No, not even that. I was a tool, someone to fill a void until she came back.”

Darren remained silent, but the pain in his eyes told me I had hit my mark.

“I’m done living like this,” I said, my voice firm. “If you care about Tania so much, why don’t you mark her and make her your mate? After all, we’ve been together for five years and I don’t have your mark yet. Then you can be by her side day and night, openly, without hiding it. And I’ll finally be free. I won’t have to be your second choice anymore. Isn’t that what we both want?”

Darren’s jaw tightened as he struggled to find something—anything—to say in response. But there was nothing.

After what felt like an eternity of silence, He finally spoke.

“I’ll give you a few days to think about this. You’re too emotional right now. When you’ve calmed down, we can discuss it.”

I stared at him, a bitter smile on my face. “There’s nothing to discuss, Darren. The rejection is happening. My decision is final.”

He looked at me as though I was a stranger. “You’ve changed, Sophia,” he muttered. “You’re not the same woman I was mated to.”

I narrowed my eyes at him, “And you,” I replied, my voice icy, “make me feel nothing but disgust.”

Darren flinched, genuinely startled by my words.

Before he could say anything else, I continued, “To be honest, I’m grateful to you now.”

His brow furrowed in confusion. “Grateful? For what?”

“For not sleeping with me during our five years of marriage,” I said, “If I had a pup with you, it would have complicated everything. Now, at least, I’m free to walk away without any ties.”

Darren’s face was filled with shock and hurt, but I didn’t care anymore.